Public Safety
Public Safety is a top priority for local and state government agencies, encompassing the protection of citizens through law enforcement, emergency response, and crime prevention strategies. Effective public safety measures are essential for maintaining order and ensuring the well-being of communities. This directory offers articles on public safety and related topics like Emergency Management, which focuses on preparing for and responding to natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies that impact community safety.
Officers with children under 5 can receive up to $400 monthly through Atlanta Police Foundation-backed subsidy
The series offers a window into the experiences of first responders through the use of real stories from real law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs
A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs, for training, equipment and readiness efforts
Mayor Jenny Durkan criticized the proposal, blaming the city council for an “exodus” of officers
The uptick has reignited a debate over the role police play in keeping schools safe
Critics say Chesa Boudin has failed to prosecute repeat offenders, allowing them to commit more crimes that have contributed to the deterioration of the city’s quality of life
A paramedic and a nurse who witnessed the deadly night’s events and tried to help victims describe how so much went so wrong in Houston
Officials are looking into the cause of a crowd surge that resulted in the death of eight concertgoers
With Tulsa onboard, the proposal goes to Oklahoma City
Fort Worth has opened or plans to open three fire stations since the findings were published, but the chief has found fault with this year’s response times
The South Texas Emergency Care Foundation says competition would cut revenue from non-emergency transports that help fund its emergency service
Opponents of the proposition, including firefighter and EMS unions, worried that the plan would require major budget cuts elsewhere
In response to staff EMSA shortage, Tulsa could remove a requirement that all ambulances be staffed with a paramedic
The amendment brings sweeping changes, giving citizens the final say in police disciplinary action
Voters opposed the amendment by a 13% margin
Staffing challenges and increasing service calls from an aging population make it harder to maintain service standards, the Wisconsin Policy Forum says
After over a year of contentious debate, voters will decide Tuesday if they want to replace the Minneapolis PD
About 1 in 6 police officers remained unvaccinated
Chief Medaria Arradondo had criticized a ballot question that asks voters if they want to replace the police department
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